MACH 139 Milling Machine Operation

5 credits

Students will learn how to safely operate a 3-axis milling machine. They will maintain acceptable tolerances of completed parts, manage coolant, keep a clean and organized workspace, read and write tie-in and setup sheets, use SPC, troubleshoot error codes, and use various basic machine functions.

Prerequisites: ABED 046 (or placement into ENGL 093 or higher) and MATH 087 (or placement into MATH 098 or higher)

Corequisites: MACH 137

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Maintain a safe working environment
Troubleshoot milling error messages
Monitor coolant levels
Demonstrate control through dry-runs of proven programs
Set tool length offsets
Edit cutter compensation
Change out parts using various milling fixtures
Utilize various G-Code commands in MDI mode to achieve various CNC functions/actions
Inspect finished parts for size and quality
Set and check fixture offsets
Apply safe use of hand-jog mode on CNC machine

Total Hours: 90 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 10 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 80